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Can someone tell me where I can buy used exercise equipment in chicago? I've been trying to buy a treadmill for my wife,but they are pretty expensive so I was wondering if someone might know where I can buy a used one in fair condition...Please help she's been bugging me since christmas.

where can i find used exercise equipment? Alright, i would like to get a treadmill, but since they are very expensive i would like to look into possibly getting a used treadmill. where can i get a used but good quality treadmill?

Where can I find used exercise equipment ? I am looking to buy a eleptical trainer excercise machine, but I havent had any luck trying to find stores that sell used excercise equipment or in the classifieds. If anyone knows of a website or place that I could check out it would be very helpful. Also if anyone is selling their eliptical machine and is in the eastern PA area, email me or leave an answer. :) Please do not suggest Ebay, I would not want to buy some big piece of equipment from Ebay because the shipping/handling would probably be more than the actual item I bought.

Where can I find used exercise equipment in Wisconsin? I went to these garage sales where they had weights and stuff and they were really cheap so I was wondering If there was I place I could go to like a thrift store to buy a medball some weights and who knows what else I could find. I prefer not to shop online.

Why doesn't Goowill or the Salvation Army accept donations of good, used exercise equipment? I'm from eastern Iowa. And I tried to drop off a good used piece of exercise equipment today and they both said that they don't accept any exercise equipment and I was just wondering as to why.

Does anyone have any opinions on exercise equipment primarily used for your abs? My wife and I do 8 minute Abs every other day, but the movements hurt my back and neck. We were thinking of purchasing something like the Ab Lounger, but the reviews seem to indicate that it isn't very effective. Does anyone have any suggestions or opinions on equipment they've used or currently use?

Can Exercise equipment be used to generate electricity? A lot of the aerobic equipment at the gym creates it's own electric current for the displays. Why can't this be wired into the system to assist with the electricity the gym uses?

Is there any store that buys used exercise equipment ?

Wheres a good place to find good condition used and cheap exercise equipment? Im trying to find a tredmill, exercise bike or a Tony Little's Gazell.

What are the best exercise for toning the upper part of my body without using exercise equipment? I've always had a problem with the upper half of my body. I've been on a diet to lose weight, be toned, and healthier. I watch what I eat and how much I take in. I've been drinking only water and I jog 45 minutes a day 5 days out of the week. I'm looking to tone the upper part of my body, but I don't like using exercise equipment. I need exercises that can tone my arms, stomach, my chest, and especially my back (because I do have back problems). Is there anyone that can suggest any exercises that can tone those areas without using exercise equipment?

I am looking for some good used exercise equipment, such as a gazelle does anyone have any sug?

Has anyone used the TRX exercise equipment and is it worth buying?

How do you tone your hamstrings without going to the gym or exercise equipment? Is there anything I can do to tone my hamstrings without going to the gym or using exercise equipment? My legs are toned, but I want to work on my hamstrings a little more. I don't have the resources to go to a gym, and buying equipment is out of the question. Any help here?

How can I slim down my hips and flatten my stomach without diet or exercise equipment? I want to have slimmer hips and a flatter stomach without going on a diet or using exercise equipment. For those of you who think I don't want to do anything...I said without equipment. I'm fine working out without equipment. As in cruches, push-ups, running, etc. I don't want to do a dieting program, but maybe just cutting back on junk food. Ideas?

looking to purchace used exercise equipment...? tyring to find some resonable treadmills,and exercise bike is anybody selling any, or were can i find some i live on long island...

Websites that will show you how to use exercise equipment? i need a website that will show me how to use exercise equipment that i have

What does your home exercise equipment used for? Clothes rack? dust collector?

What is the word for non-equipment using exercise? I know it got to have a long and complicated name for it. I'm talking about running, pushups, sit ups, pull ups any thing where you use your own body or body weight to exercise and work out both cardiovascular and muscular systems without gym equipment? Is there a word describing this type of exercise? Cheap skate? I don't think so. Maybe it is a preference? Yes I think it is. Reason I ask this is so I can do a google search and find more exercises to implant into my routine. non-equipment exercise as key words is not exactly search engine friendly.

Have you ever used exercise equipment while undressed?

What are some ways that I can train for Figure Skating without using exercise equipment? Any types of stretches, etc.

How can I tone up my body at home without the use of exercise equipment? I want to tone and lose weight on my body, mainly my lower half (belly, hips, bum and thighs) but as I am a cheap skate I can't afford to go to the gym or get proper equipment sooo how can i tone myself up at home? I need exercise ideas that work on the places i mentioned above ^ Thank you!!! :]

Whats the best most effective workout w/out using exercise equipment? Im 16, and am getting pretty out of shape, so I want a really effective daily exercise....so, uhm What should I do?

If i burn 1500 calories a week just on exercise equipment, how much will i loose? I burn roughly 1500 a week just using my exercise equipment, my calories intake is 1500 sometimes less per day. Im at home most of the day as im a stay at home mum, but im always up n about with the children. So if i burn 1500 just on exercise equipment would i loose the 2 pounds a week? also taking into account all the other calories ill burn doing normal everyday things. thanks.

Where to find Exercise equipment in america ? I`ve finaly desided to start exercising and wonder where to find propper used equipment ?

What is the most effective exercise equipment to use at a gym for maximum results in overall body toning? I am over 30 and probably about 30 lbs overweight. I want to get down to 125 lbs. I have begun to go to the gym but have only used the treadmill. I've heard you have to switch up pretty regularly to get maximum results. Can someone give me some pointers?? I can't afford a personal trainer at this time. Thanks for all suggestions! What are the 'long muscles'?

As anyone used the mygym exercise equipment. And if so is it worth buying.?

What is the name of exercise equipment that Lynn's (Real Housewife) daughter used? Resembled a stairmaster.? She used it in last week's episode when they were at the gym. It looks like a climbing stairmaster?

What exercise equipment should I buy next? 50 year-old male uses a treadmill (almost) daily. I want to lose weight and get rid of my gut. What piece of exercise equipment should I buy next? It's going in a semi-finished basement with a 7 1/2 foot ceiling (so a trampoline is probably out...) I'd like to keep the cost of the new or used equipment under $250.

What is the best exercise equipment to use for loosing weight and toning up? i want to loose weight and tone up my body but not sure on which exercise equipment to buy (e.g treadmill, bike etc...)

What exercise equipment should i use to loose weight? Especially around my stomach? I've been running a bit on the treadmill lately, mostly for exercise, but I really want to work off extra fat, especially around my stomach. My neighborhood has a gym with most exercise equipment. Which should I use? I'm a 15 year old girl too if that changes anything.

It is ok for a 12 year old to use exercise equipment to lose weight?

what is best exercise equipment to use to tone up? I am not fat but need to tone up lots after i had my 2 year old so I am going to buy either a vibrating plate machine, a cross trainer or exercise bike. Which one will tone up but not make me too muscly and burn fat all over? Also going to start taking ephedrine tablets is this a good idea?.

What exercise equipment should I use at the gym to lose weight and round and lift my butt? I have a Gym Membership and I would like to know which equipment to use I want to lose weight over time and lift my butt and rounded it out. Do anybody have any routines I good do if I go 4 times a week also about how much weight will I lose.

best exercise to get a 6 pack without using exercise equipment? how much did it took you

Poll: Have you ever bought exercise equipment and then not used it?

What's the best exercise equipment to use at the gym to lose stubborn tummy weight? I go to the gym on my luch break, and have notice a great difference in my body, but can't seem to lose the weight around my midsection.

Where can I buy exercise equipment in Sacramento? New or Used? Just looking for dumbells for now... I don't really want to go to Target, but is there maybe a shop or something I can get some dumbells? Thanks

how do you tone your thighs and legs without using gym/exercise equipment? exercises that reduce the size of thighs and upper leg.

Do you need exercise equipment mat if you have a carpeted floor? I just bought a used Gazelle (exercise machine). The lady I bought it from had it on a mat in her basement. I have the machine in a room with carpet, should I get an exercise mat? Does the mat only protect against scratches and scuffs on hard floor surfaces?

what is the best home exercise equipment? i have an ankle that was injured years ago. now when i stand up at times or walk a great distance, my ankle hurts. and i wan to know what is the best home exercise equipment i can use instead of walking, which i would like to do?

Can you go over the weight capacity of exercise equipment? I'm looking to buy a small elliptical machine, just a standing one that's basically the foot rests and gears that you stand on and move. I'm about 20 lbs over the weight capacity of the one I want and I was wondering if anyone had used exercise machines while being slightly over their max. weight limit? I know it would probably void the warranty and all that, but I'm more worried of hopping on it and winding up with it suddenly breaking and winding up in the hospital. Haha

how do u lose weight without using exercise equipment?

Is there any other way to build muscles without going to the gym or using any exercise equipment????? I need help.My arms are skinny and I want to build muscles on them to in crease the size. I also want to get hard chest.Can push ups help solve the problem? If so, how many times per day?

What exercise equipment can I use to tone my quads? Recently I was diagnosed with a knee problem and the doctor instructed me that I must build my quadriceps up before doing anything else. Besides using a stationary bike, are there any other exercise machines I could get to work on these muscles?

I can't take my exercise equipment to college. What can I do to maintain my strength? I've been working out for over a year, and I'd rather not lose all of my upper-body strength and six-pack. I can use any equipment that could be kept in my dorm-room, such as a single set of free-weights, but other than this equipment, the exercises have to be things I can do without any weight machines or assistance.

Can you get toned, and have a good exercise not using free weights, or any exercise equipment? I am 150lbs, i want to be 140. I am 5'7. All I want my body is to be is toned up, and not buff. I want to still fit my clothes and be slim/skinny. So is me just doing push-ups, sits ups, running, walking good enough?

What are some good cheap exercise equipment i can use to build my vertical and shoulders? 16 year old girl who needs to jump higher and get strong shoulders for volleyball and basketball. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks so much!

i want to find a store that buys used exercise equipments in missouri?

Is it better to use less lbs and do more reps or use more lbs and do less reps when using exercise equipment? at the gym? my wife likes to work out at the gym on all the equipment but she doesnt know exactly if she should lift less weight and do more reps or vise versa. would it be better to add weight or just do more reps every 2 or 3 weeks?

What do you think of buying exercise equipment for home use? Is it more effective for you than going to the gym or a jog or what?

studies of usage of exercise equipment? I seem to remember reading about a couple of studies about usage of home exercise equipment, with conclusions that most home exercise equipment never gets used more than a few months, then sits idle. I would appreciate a reference to those studies. Thanks.

How do i build jumping muscles without going to the gym or using any type of exercise equipment? I am a volleyball player and so i am trying to build my vertical durring the summer without having to buy any excercise equipment or pay for a gym. Also......how many reps of the excercise should i do?

Whats the most effective exercise or equipment you have used to get into shape?Mainly worried about my abs.?

How can I lose weight w/o use of meds/surgery/fancy exercise equipment? Ok, so I need to lose a couple pounds, and I was wondering what's a good way to do so without excessive dieting,fancy medicine, surgery, or fancy exercise equipment? Also, if you have any tips on what not to eat, I'd like it if you could tell me. Thx.

What exercise equipment should I buy? I would like to purchase one piece of exercise equipment for home use that would give me the best cardio workout. I know elliptical machines are highly thought of, but can someone suggest the best make/model that would burn the most calories in 30 minutes if the exercises are done correctly on the machine? Thank you

What is the best exercise and equipment for burning off a beer belly? I am looking to join a gym but I don't really want to spring for a personal trainer. Can anyone tell me what is the best exercise to do and equipment to use to burn off a potbelly? Thanks

What exercise equipment can I use to lose back fat? **I have back rolls and I want to lose them, but I don't want my back to get wider. Help please! :)

looking for some sort of exercise equipment I can use to burn calories, without spending too much.? I can't leave the house, so I can't go biking or running. I need something I can do in front of the tv or something without spending a whole lot of money. Thanks.

What exercise equipment should I use to get skinnier thighs?

does anyone have any advice on small inexpensive exercise equipment that targets the legs and butt? I am very short on time and lack the desire to exercise. I have a one year old baby. Before he was born I loved to exercise and didn't want or use any equipment. Now I need to find something that I will enjoy enough to do it everyday. I'm looking for advice on inexpensive and small exercise equipment that will target my hips, thighs, and butt. I already have a total gym and treadmill, but after years of using them I am extremely bored with it. I don't mind putting the work in if I enjoy doing something. Your advice is very much appreciated.

I want to tone my upper half and stomach without using exercise equipment. ? Im a 17 Year old boy who likes to do physical activities but has little motivation. Does anybody know of anything I can do to tone up my chest area e.g pectorals and also tone up my stomach? I do not have any exercise equipment apart from a swiss ball. I play rugby so am reasonably fit but now rugby has finished and i want to stay in shape and keep fit over summer. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Yoga, gyms and pilates is not an option. First 2 links lead me too webfetti. Not sure why but are no use to me at all.

Is it ok to use your kids as exercise equipment? I use the littler ones for arm curls and the larger ones for the military press, its fun for then and its like cheap weights plus they get heavier for free!

Back excercises without exercise equipment? Are there any exercises to tone your back without using any exercise equipment?

Does anyone have fun exercise equipment that actually works too? I want to exercise and use a more unique and fun piece of equipment rather than the typical treadmill and eliptical machine. Has anyone bought one from either t.v. or a store that they just love doing??

What is the best and perfect abdominal exercise, without using any equipment?